Method and means for producing simulated stocking seams



July 11, 1944. LBLICKMAN 7 2,353,291

METHOD AND MEANS FOR PRODUCING SIMULATED STOCKING SEAMS Filed Aug. 2a, 1943 ATTORNEY Patented July 11, 1944 METHOD AND MEANS FOR PRODUCING SIMULATED STQCKING SEAMS Bernard 1. Blickman, New York, N. Y. Application August 23, 1943, Serial No. 500,318

6 Claims.

. My invention relates to a novel method of and means for producing a simulated stocking seam, particularly on a leg having a simulated stocking coating.

When, either by preference or necessity women dispense with the wearing of sheer stockings, they often prefer to avoid a bare leg appearance. Towards this end they apply a pigmented lotion of a color and effect that simulates such sheer hose.

However, one great difiiculty, which has hitherto not been satisfactorily overcome, is the simulation of a stocking seamon the back of the coated leg. It has been heretofore impractical for a person using a stocking lotion to later apply a simulated seam of the correct color and correctly placed. Some devices have been proposed for providing a simulated stocking seam. Stocking simulating locations are, however, usually subject to damage either by moisture or by scraping. For example, one device proposed heretofore was designed to be moved along the leg by hand, leaving the marked seam. However, such device did not have any proper guiding means, and its use generally impaired the previously applied stocking lotion. Another prior arrangement required the strapping of a stencil along the leg, and the drawing of an applicator or pencil over a narrow stencil to transfer color to the leg. Such system was difilcult to manipulate properly, and its positioning and application often impaired the previously applied stocking lotion. Other defectsof the prior artdevices are that skill is. required to use them, and the fact that they have generally been devices which required a marking element to be drawn over the leg. When used on a sensitive leg, such scraping by the applicator might result in irritation. Additionally, after having been used only a relatively few times, the stencil type devices soon become unusable, due to the complete utilization of the coloring material or of the stencil. Furthermore, the prior art devices often required the assistance of another person for eifective use.-

It is among the objects of my invention to provide means for producing a simulated stocking seam in which the seam is properly aligned-1ongitudinally of the leg, has the proper consistency of depth and color, and may be'formed without impairing any stocking simulating lotion on the leg.

Another object of my invention is to produce an inexpensive stocking seam simulating device inwhich the simulated seam may bereadily, Drovided in a predetermined position on the leg and with controlled intensity.

Still another object of my invention is to provide a simple and inexpensive seam marking device which is easily adjustable and readily placed in position, and may be eflicaciously utilized by anyone, without assistance.

These, and other objects, advantages and features of my invention will be apparent from the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a leg, illustrating the apparatus of my invention and the method of using the same.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of one embodiment of my invention in detached position.

Fig. 3 is a side view of a leg illustrating another embodiment of my invention and a preferred mannerof using the same.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a leg, illustrating the completed simulated stocking seam.

Generally speaking, my invention comprises a filament, such as a, thread, string or cord, which is coated or impregnated with, or otherwise carries coloring material. The coloring material is of a desired consistency and pigmentation to produce a simulated stocking seam closely resembling that of a regular stocking. In using the device, the filament is aligned longitudinally of the back of the leg in such a position that, when it is pressed against the leg, it will occupy the position normally occupied by the stocking seam. The device is held in position frictionally, resiliently and by th pressure of the foot on a sleeve forming part of the device. Some form of applicatonfsuch as a roller or rod, is then moved longitudinally of the filament, pressing the seamagainst the leg. :JAs a result, the coloring matter istransferred to the leg, leaving a line marking thereon closely simulating a regular stocking seam.

Referring to Fig. 1, the means comprising my invention includes a filament It]. By the term filament, as used in the specification and claims, I refer to any filament-like member, such as a thread, string, wire, cord, or other similar member. The filament may be a single strand of such material, or several strands or fibers twisted together. It likewise may be of any suitable 3 fabric, metal, natural orsynthetic fiber, or plastic material.

to impregnate or coat filament H). For instance, filament I!) may be coated or impregnated with a stocking simulating lotion of a contrasting shade or color to that used to form the stocking simulatin coating on the leg. Any suitable type of coloring material may however, be used, such as a cream, a lotion, water color, or any other material which may be effectively transferred from the filament to the leg, when the filament is pressed into contact therewith. As an example, the coloring matter may be material similar to that used in an eyebrow pencil.

In the embodiment shown in Fig. 1, the upper end of filament I is provided with a knot l I secured around an elastic band or garter 12. Band i2 is placed on the leg at a desired distance above the knee, with th knot l l positioned centrally of the back of the leg. The lower end l3 of filament I0 is frictionally secured in a cotton or plastic sleeve member l5, passing through slits l'l, I8 thereof. Sleeve I5 is preferably tapered to fit over the foot I6, and is provided with transverse slits l1 and I8. Filament I0 is aligned longitudinally of the leg 20, in the proper position, filament end [3 being drawn to hold the filament relatively taut or stable in such position. This provides proper placement of filament I0 into an adjustable vertical aligned relation along the leg 20. The frictional engagement of filament I0 in sleeve l5 on foot [6 holds the filament l0 in its adjusted position, and permits its ready ad'- justment. The projection of filament In on leg 29, which can be easily visualized, determines the seam to be marked. Dashed line III in Fig. 1 shows such projection.

When the device has been properly aligned on the leg, the filament will contact the projecting parts of the leg suchas the back of the calf, and the heel. The person then places her foot firmly on the floor to hold the filament ID firmly in position, as illustrated more particularly in Fig. 3. Under such condition, the filament is spaced away from parts of the leg, and is under some tension. A suitable applicator, such as a rod, roller or even a pencil 2|, is then placed at the upper end of the filament l0, and is rolled downwardly along the leg. At th same time, appli-- cator 2| is pressed inwardly; pressing filament I0 against the leg, as indicated by arrow [9 in Fig. 3. When this rolling operation is completed, the device is removed from the leg, only one application being sufiicient. 'A seam 25 simulating a normal stocking seam will have been marked on the leg. This is best illustrated-in Fig. 4, wherein the leg 20 is shown with a sho 22. The lower edge of a dress is shown at 24 and it will be noted that the seam 25 extends in a straight line longitudinally of the leg between the dress and the shoe, and in the proper position normally occupied by a stocking seam.

Fig. 3 illustrates another embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, the upper end of filament I0 is formed with a slip knot 26, forming a loop 21. Filament l0 extends from the loop, downwardly, and through to slits I! and i8 in sleeve l5. In using this embodiment, the loop 21 formed by the filament passing through the knot 26 is placed in the desired position on the upper portion of the leg, with knot 26 disposed centrally of the back of the leg. Sleeve 15 is then placed on the foot, and the lower end [3 of filament I0 is pulled to properly align the filament longitudinally of th leg. This embodiment is otherwise used as that previously described.

It will be noted that in using the devic of my invention, there is no abrading or scraping action on the previously applied stocking lotion 23. Thus, there is no chance of impairing the stocking film in forming a simulated stocking seam, nor is there any danger of scratching or irritating the leg by drawing a marker or sharp point therealong. Additionally, the device may be easily placed in the predetermined position on the leg, and is adjustable for legs or simulated stockings of various lengths. Also, by controlling the pressure with which the roller 21 is pressed against the cord In, the color intensity of the stocking seam may be controlled at will. The device is inexpensive, simple, easy to use and foolproof in operation. Additionally, the inexpensive filament or thread of the invention may be recoated with coloring matter as many times as desired. This contributes materially to the economy resulting from use of the invention, as distinguished from prior art devices.

While I have shown and described various elm bodiments of my invention to illustrate the application of the principles thereof, it will be understood that the invention may be otherwise embodied without departing from the scope thereof.

I claim:

1. A leg marking device for providing a simulated stocking seam comprising a filament for carrying coloring material, and means associated with said filament and effective to hold the same in preselected alignment along a leg, whereby said filament may be pressed against the leg to transfer coloring material thereto to form a mark simulating a stocking seam.

'2. A leg marking device for providing a simulated stocking seam comprising a filament carrying coloring material, and means associated with each end of said filament and arranged to grip the upper part of th leg and the foot, respectively, to align said filament along the leg, whereby said filament may be pressed against the leg to transfer coloring material thereto to form a mark simulating a stocking seam.

3. A leg marking device for providing a simulatedstocking seam comprising a filament for carrying coloring material; a sleeve frictionally secured to one end of said filament and arranged to grip the foot; and means effective to hold the other end of said filament in engagement with the upper part of the leg, said sleeve and said means cooperating to hold said filament aligned along the leg, whereby said filament may be pressed against the leg to transfer coloring material thereto to form a mark simulating a stocking seam.

4. A leg marking device for providing a simulated stocking seam comprising a filament carrying coloring material; a sleeve frictionally secured to one end of said filament and arranged to grip the foot; and a loop formed on the other end of said filament to hold such other endin engagement with the upper part of the leg, said sleeve and loop cooperating to hold said' filament aligned along the leg whereby said filament may be pressed against the leg to transfer coloring material thereto to form a mark simulating a stocking seam.

5. A leg marking device for providing lated stocking seam on a coated leg comprising a filament carrying coloring material; a sleeve frictionally secured to on end of said filament and arranged to grip the foot; and a band secured to the other end of said filament to hold such end in engagement with the upper part of the leg, said sleeve and band cooperating to hold said a simu- I filament aligned along the leg, whereby said filament may be pressed against the leg to transfer coloring material thereto to form a mark simulating a stocking seam.

6. A leg marking device for providing a simulated stocking seam comprising a filament carrying coloring material; a member frictionally secured to one end of said filament and arranged to grip the foot; and resilient means secured to the other end of said filament to hold such end in a selected engagement with the upper part of the leg, said member and resilient means cooperating to hold said filament along the leg in a desired alignment, whereby said filament may be pressed against the leg to transfer coloring material thereto to form a mark simulating a stocking seam.

BERNARD I. BLICKMAN. 

